Matthew Smith
About Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith serves as the Manager of National Partnerships Advocacy Engagement at Share Our Strength, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in public policy and advocacy, with experience in various organizations including CropLife America and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Work at Share Our Strength
Matthew Smith has been serving as the Manager of National Partnerships Advocacy Engagement at Share Our Strength since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advocacy efforts specifically for the No Kid Hungry campaign. His work involves building and maintaining relationships with national partners to further the organization's mission of ending childhood hunger in the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing advocacy engagement across the country.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Smith earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business from Arkansas Tech University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in advocacy and public policy within the agricultural sector. This expertise is reflected in his roles across various organizations, where he has engaged in public policy and government affairs.
Background
Matthew Smith has a diverse professional background in public policy and advocacy. He began his career as a Public Relations Intern at Big City Farms Inc. in 2015. He then gained experience as a Government Relations Intern at CropLife America in 2016. His roles have included positions at the Agricultural Retailers Association, where he served as both Administrative & Public Policy Assistant and Manager of Member Services & Public Policy. He also worked as a Congressional Intern for Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney in 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Share Our Strength, Matthew Smith held various positions that contributed to his expertise in public policy. He worked at the Agricultural Retailers Association from 2018 to 2019, and later served as Manager of Public Policy & Government Affairs at the Council of Graduate Schools from 2019 to 2021. His experience spans multiple roles in advocacy and public policy, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the sector.